Import/export HS code 15179093: Edible mixtures for mould-release
Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,361,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,928,842 |
| Belgium | 1,563,185 |
| France | 694,208 |
| Sweden | 206,500 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,195,974 | 1,165,440 | -30,534 |
| Netherlands | 1,257,894 | 670,948 | -586,946 |
| Belgium | 916,220 | 646,965 | -269,255 |
| France | 293,968 | 400,240 | +106,272 |
| Sweden | 118,220 | 88,280 | -29,940 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 42,102 | 14,601 | -27,501 |
| Poland | 7,982 | 21,590 | +13,608 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| Finland | 1,888 | 0 | -1,888 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,414,212 |
| Belgium | 1,609,073 |
| Netherlands | 1,365,890 |
| France | 747,693 |
| Sweden | 219,274 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,255,327 | 1,158,885 | -96,442 |
| Belgium | 1,017,992 | 591,081 | -426,911 |
| Netherlands | 836,952 | 528,938 | -308,014 |
| France | 302,036 | 445,657 | +143,621 |
| Sweden | 118,220 | 101,054 | -17,166 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 17,371 | 14,601 | -2,770 |
| Poland | 5,563 | 20,395 | +14,832 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| United Kingdom | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,307,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,261,068 |
| Other | 426,882 |
| Air transport | 18,391 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,352 | 2,574,303 | -159,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 986,648 | 274,420 | -712,228 |
| Other | 279,092 | 147,790 | -131,302 |
| Air transport | 5,067 | 13,324 | +8,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,211,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,809,507 |
| Thamesport | 782,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 573,190 |
| 000 | 426,882 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,205,751 | 1,005,989 | -199,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,223,976 | 585,531 | -638,445 |
| Thamesport | 575,292 | 207,127 | -368,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,621 | 270,569 | -32,052 |
| 000 | 279,092 | 147,790 | -131,302 |
| Felixstowe | 61,233 | 300,834 | +239,601 |
| Portsmouth | 97,138 | 188,520 | +91,382 |
| Southampton | 145,608 | 1,436 | -144,172 |
| Harwich | 1,758 | 124,225 | +122,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,068 | 24,003 | -69,065 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 47 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 44 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 38 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 36 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 30 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 28 |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD LINK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,866,905 |
| Japan | 1,924,006 |
| Poland | 747,555 |
| Morocco | 582,230 |
| Sweden | 545,669 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,527,882 | 1,339,023 | -188,859 |
| Japan | 1,123,196 | 800,810 | -322,386 |
| Poland | 387,381 | 360,174 | -27,207 |
| Morocco | 234,284 | 347,946 | +113,662 |
| Sweden | 267,011 | 278,658 | +11,647 |
| Spain | 163,223 | 117,254 | -45,969 |
| Saudi Arabia | 87,826 | 150,406 | +62,580 |
| Ukraine | 67,214 | 85,627 | +18,413 |
| Portugal | 29,855 | 16,089 | -13,766 |
| Netherlands | 21,194 | 5,357 | -15,837 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 712,060 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 400,229 | 311,831 | -88,398 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,816,146 |
| Other | 1,832,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,823,184 |
| Air transport | 23,557 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,987,969 | 1,828,177 | -159,792 |
| Other | 1,065,837 | 766,614 | -299,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 901,449 | 921,735 | +20,286 |
| Air transport | 4,723 | 18,834 | +14,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,832,451 |
| Southampton | 1,429,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,017,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 974,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 590,980 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,065,837 | 766,614 | -299,223 |
| Southampton | 679,974 | 749,549 | +69,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 527,762 | 489,675 | -38,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 522,073 | 452,346 | -69,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 225,957 | 365,023 | +139,066 |
| Heysham | 193,614 | 330,451 | +136,837 |
| Felixstowe | 237,707 | 118,155 | -119,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,034 | 168,442 | +2,408 |
| Holyhead | 102,397 | 76,271 | -26,126 |
| Dover | 171,646 | 0 | -171,646 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15179093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds